Staff Engineer, Operations Analyst (R5807)

Shield AI
Washington
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 157,000 - 235,000 annuallyFunction: Business OperationsExperience: 7+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Briefing","Collaboration","Ability to work in a fast-paced environment"]

Develop and execute operational analysis for Shield AI’s autonomous aircraft, using modeling, simulation, and wargaming to assess mission effectiveness, survivability, and performance in contested environments. Lead simulation pipeline development with tools like AFSIM, STK, MATLAB, and Python, run trade studies and sensitivity analyses, and translate results into design trade-offs. Partner with engineering, product, and DoD stakeholders, and brief senior leaders with technical reports and recommendations.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
2 days ago

Staff Engineer, Operations Analyst (R5807)

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Job Summary

Develop and execute operational analysis for Shield AI’s autonomous aircraft, using modeling, simulation, and wargaming to assess mission effectiveness, survivability, and performance in contested environments. Lead simulation pipeline development with tools like AFSIM, STK, MATLAB, and Python, run trade studies and sensitivity analyses, and translate results into design trade-offs. Partner with engineering, product, and DoD stakeholders, and brief senior leaders with technical reports and recommendations.
Location: Washington
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Business Operations

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute operational analysis strategies to assess autonomous aircraft effectiveness in real-world military scenarios.
  • •Lead modeling, simulation, and wargaming to evaluate system performance, mission impact, and survivability in contested environments.
  • •Conduct trade studies and sensitivity analyses to assess system performance under varying operational conditions and threats.
  • •Build and iterate high-fidelity simulation and analysis pipelines using advanced modeling & simulation tools and modern compute/development practices.
  • •Collaborate with DoD stakeholders and present technical reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership and government agencies.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 157,000 - 235,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •7+ years of experience in operational analysis, modeling & simulation (M&S), or military operations research.
  • •Expertise in military mission analysis, operational planning, and wargaming methodologies.
  • •Proficiency with AFSIM, STK, MATLAB, or other M&S tools for aerospace and defense.
  • •Deep understanding of air combat, ISR, electronic warfare, or autonomous systems in contested environments.
  • •Experience working with DoD stakeholders, warfighters, and government agencies to align capabilities with mission requirements.
Experience:7+ years
Skills:CommunicationBriefingCollaborationAbility to work in a fast-paced environment
Tech Stack:AFSIMSTKMATLABPythonCloud/HPC workflowsContainerizationGitVersion controlCI/CDAutomated testing

Eligibility

Security Clearance:SecretTop-Secret

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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